My Dryer Won't Dry With the Exhaust Hose Plugged In
A dryer that does not dry your clothes could have several factors causing the issue. A simple way to troubleshoot small problems is to disconnect the exhaust hose from the dryer. If the dryer dries without the hose but does not dry with the hose plugged in, there is an obstruction between the exhaust port of the dryer and the outside vent. A simple cleaning to remove built-up lint will resolve the issue and have your dryer operating correctly. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Unplug your dryer power cord from the outlet. Pull your dryer away from the wall enough so you can disconnect the exhaust hose.
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Loosen the screw that secures the exhaust hose clamp to the dryer, using a Phillips-head screwdriver. Pull the exhaust hose away from the dryer exhaust.
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Insert a lint brush into the dryer exhaust and remove any lint from the exhaust port. Loosen the exhaust hose clamp from the dryer vent that goes to the outside of the house. Pull the exhaust hose off the dryer vent and take the hose outside.
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Hold the hose upright and shake it up and down to remove large clumps of lint. Compress the hoses together and twist the lint brush around the inside perimeter of the hose to remove any remaining lint.
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Open the outside dryer vent and clean away any debris that may be blocking the vent. Sometimes birds will build nests that can block the vent.
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Go back inside the house and place the exhaust hose over the outside vent pipe and tighten the clamp. Slide the other end of the exhaust hose over the dryer exhaust and tighten the clamp to secure it in place.
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Push the dryer back to its working position and plug in the power cord.
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Tips & Warnings
Replace a white flexible hose with a flexible metal duct. The white flexible hose and the foil hose not only hold the lint, they are also flammable when exposed to high heat.
References
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